Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation
Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Belfast, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $17.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $476K. Net investment income was $991K.
Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation gave $476K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $95K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $476,156
- +3.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $95,231
- +23.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $60,000
- Total assets
- $16,996,865
- +0.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maine (77% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation
Switzer Foundation: Leadership Grant Program
Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation
Amount
Up to US $60,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Switzer Foundation: Professional Development Grants
Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation
Amount
Up to US $2,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Switzer Foundation: Switzer Fellowship Grant
Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation
Amount
US $17,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fellowship Prog Grants Appr Prior F ($170K). Together the top 3 received $400K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($76,156), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 29 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation gives
- Giving grew 30% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 116% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $286K (2021) to $494K (2023). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $476K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fellowship Prog Grants Appr Prior F Belfast, ME | The Fellowship Program is intended to support highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose studies are directed toward improving environmental issues. Awards are restricted to individuals that are a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient, or a refugee or asylee according to the definition provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Applicants must be enrolled as a student in an accredited graduate institution located only in California or New England and have strong academic qualifications, with academic and career goals focused on environmental improvement. | $170,000 |
| Fellowship Prog Grants Appr Curr FY Belfast, ME | The Fellowship Program is intended to support highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose studies are directed toward improving environmental issues. Awards are restricted to individuals that are a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient, or a refugee or asylee according to the definition provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Applicants must be enrolled as a student in an accredited graduate institution located only in California or New England and have strong academic qualifications, with academic and career goals focused on environmental improvement. | $170,000 |
| Community Water Center Visalia, CA | To support environmental activities to ensure every Californian has access to safe, clean and affordable drinking water. | $60,000 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $76,156 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,996,865 | $1,075,746 | $1,217,572 | $476,156 | 5 | $1,127,596 | $991,105 | $975,347 |
| 2024 | $16,927,885 | $1,336,100 | $1,161,729 | $461,887 | 6 | $1,055,302 | $1,253,825 | $920,573 |
| 2023 | $18,849,540 | $1,387,385 | $1,152,032 | $493,565 | 7 | $1,058,251 | $1,312,257 | $896,728 |
| 2022 | $18,391,526 | $1,246,852 | $1,127,078 | $365,075 | 5 | $1,015,901 | $1,171,965 | $1,025,742 |
| 2021 | $21,773,791 | $1,602,693 | $1,075,181 | $286,481 | 6 | — | $1,501,480 | $983,703 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $975K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation is led by Sarah Reed, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sarah Reed
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
32 hrs/week
$102K (2021) → $112K (2025)
Roger Perez
Chairman
Trustee → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Vorhees
Board Chair
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ekow Edzie
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Billingsley
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Switzer
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Martinez
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Chavez
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Linda Switzer Clopton (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Scott Fruin (2021–2024) — Board Chair
- Former: Rachel Morello-Frosch (2021–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Bruce Kahn (2021–2022) — Invst Com Chair
- Former: Elizabeth Izzy Martin (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Joe Aldy (2021–2022) — Board Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $112K, to Sarah Reed (Executive Direc).
Frequently asked questions about Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation
How much does Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation give each year?
Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation gave $476K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $462K across 6 grants.
What is Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $60,000, and its average grant was $95,231, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation give grants?
Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation gives mostly in Maine: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Belfast, ME (2 grants).
Does Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Fellowship Prog Grants Appr Prior F ($170,000), Fellowship Prog Grants Appr Curr FY ($170,000) and Community Water Center ($60,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($76,156), which are not listed by name. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation?
Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation reported $17.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $975K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation?
Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Belfast, ME. It holds $17.0M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation's EIN?
Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1504501. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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